Celebrate 40 Years with the
Cornelia Arts Building
May Open Studios
Celebrate at the Cornelia Arts Building May
Open Studios, on Friday May 15, from 5 - 9 pm, and on Saturday May 16, from 12 to 4 pm with their 40 year anniversary as an artist studio
building. Originally an Ice-house, the building has fostered Chicago artist creativity continually
since its 1986 conversion to all artist studios.
Join Jason Messinger in studio #109
and shop his signature ceramic tile artwork, ceramic sculptures,
painting and drawings on paper, hand-made gifts, and his books,
including his full-length fantasy novels, while you enjoy his infamous white sangria.
Over 100 artists and artisans work in the building, including painters, sculptors, photographers,
ceramic artists, print-makers, jewelers, designers, and much more. Repeat visitors always find
something new, as differing artists are open at each of only four open house events a year. The May front lobby guest artist is Angie Redmond, sharing her new series of joyful oil paintings, capturing moments of human emotional interactions and individual dignity in the Black
community. |
| "Whenever We Get Together" - Angie Redmond |
Located
two blocks south of Addison and one block west of Lincoln Avenue, near
the border
between Chicago’s Roscoe Village, Lakeview and North Center
neighborhoods. The “L” Brown
Line Addison and Paulina stops are steps away; as are several bus stops
along Addison. Parking available in the building lot and on adjacent
streets. Entrance is located along Ravenswood
on the east side of the building. Events are free and open to the
public.
Cornelia Arts Building May Open Studios 2026 Friday, May 15, 5 pm - 9 pm
Saturday, May 16, 12 - 4 pm
The Cornelia Arts Building – Where Art Works
1800 West Cornelia, Chicago, IL
Entrance on NW corner of Ravenswood and Cornelia. Free parking available in lot and in neighborhood.
Website:
https://corneliaartsbuilding.com/events/may-open-studios-40-years-in-the-arts/
All artwork by Jason Messinger except where noted.
